Marriage Counseling Therapists in Houston, TX

I specialize in couples counseling and adult relationships. I have been doing couples work since 1977 and also have experience teaching graduate students in Marriage and Family Counseling. Courses included Separation, Divorce and Remarriage as well as Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling. Previously I was Director of the Counseling Center at University of Houston where I had a staff of Psychologists and trained Psychologists.

'And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom' (Anais Nin). It is scary for many of us to risk initiating change in our lives, whether it's in ourselves, professionally, or in our intimate or family relationships. Having come to this site is a courageous first step, and I would like to help you in fulfilling your journey. I offer collaborative counseling/therapy for individuals, couples, and families who want to live more fulfilling lives.

Everything can be different, so said Psychologist, Alfred Adler. I believe it, too. We are not trapped in our past, we are locked in our ideas that we hold about ourselves, and about our future... and ideas can change. I invite you to join me in an adventure of finding encouragement, and finding new ideas about your life. I offer counseling sessions which will focus on...Personal Growth... Marriage and Relationship Issues... Communication Skills... Assertiveness Skills... Overcoming Depression... Overcoming Anxiety... Let's Talk- Everything Can Be Different.

Therapy is a journey. I feel privileged to join my clients in working towards improving their lives. I have worked in private practice since 2006, providing family/couple, individual, and group therapy services. I work with clients of diverse ethnicities, ages, and genders. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and solution-focused, family therapy-based, culturally sensitive, and client-centered. If faith is important to you, I'm happy to work with that as a resource for hope and healing.

My goal is to support and empower people to live optimally, achieve wellness, and individual goals. I believe that counseling is a dynamic and holistic process, and I strives to promote unconditional positive regard, empathy, congruence, and respect in every counseling setting. I enjoy working with clients from diverse and multicultural backgrounds. I am multilingual and have a working knowledge of English, Bengali, Urdu (limited), and Hindi. I provide low-cost counseling options to clients. Population Served: Children, Adolescents, Couples, Families.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Texas. I have a MSSW, Master of Science in Social Work, Degree, Bachelor's of Social work and a Bachelor's of Arts in Theatre and Dance from the University of Texas at Austin. I have extensive experience with children and adolescents. My experience and training also includes working with couples, families, individuals, adults, children, and adolescents on a wide variety of interpersonal and mental heath problems.

Are you tired of having the same arguments over and over again? Do you feel like your relationship is okay, but you wish it were better? Do you feel like you make positive changes in your relationship only to fall back into the same old disappointing habits? Or maybe your spouse has been unfaithful and you're struggling to feel safe in a marriage that feels very unstable, and with a person you aren't sure you recognize anymore. You aren't alone. For the vast majority of us, being happily coupled does not come naturally - it is a skill we have to learn. Luckily, these skills are teachable and learnable.

I have the honor of walking alongside brave and courageous individuals and couples as they strive to become better than they are, overcome what they feel overwhelmed by, become who they dare dream of becoming, and love beyond themselves through the transformative power of love and forgiveness. I hold both a doctorate and masters degree in marriage and family therapy and have a private marriage and family therapy practice in Houston Texas specializing in marriage and sex therapy, trauma and depression. I also serve as the clinical director for a non-profit counseling organization providing affordable therapy to the community.

Welcome! I am passionate about helping individuals gain awareness, mend current or previous wounds, and develop coping skills that are healthy and appropriate for navigating the world, including interpersonal relationships.

My counseling services are dedicated to helping clients resolve family, marriage, relationship, trauma, addiction and depression issues. In a non-judgmental atmosphere filled with understanding and respect, I am passionate about helping clients begin the healing process and find their purpose. I feel strongly about empowering people to help them get control of their lives... whether they want to recover from abuse, move forward after the end of a relationship, conquer an addiction or find peace after a loss.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an office in Houston, moments away from the Galleria at 6750 West Loop South. I consider myself a Christian counselor, which means I am friendly toward and respect Christian Biblical principles and values that clients bring to my office. The principles and values are interspersed where appropriate alongside psychological data that aid in resolving personal issues, conflict resolution and developing effective communications with others.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a wide range of experiences. I am co-founder of The House of DBT in Houston, Texas. When people are suffering, they are looking for compassion and guidance. I am here to help them discover their own unique pathway to healing and peace. I am an intensively trained Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT), although I utilize approaches from other modes of therapy. I provide the necessary paperwork for you to file with your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement for all services I provide.

I have 10 years of experience working with clients (Couples, Individuals & Families) dealing with a variety of issues, from all different cultural, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. If you are having Relationship issues, Thinking about Divorce or preparing for Marriage, let’s talk about it. I have extensive training helping couples manage conflict conflicts. I take into consideration your culture and unique situation while exploring possibilities to reaching your goals. Our therapeutic experience will be a conversation; not just me telling you what to do, because you know yourself better than anyone else.

I am psychotherapist and founder of my private practice, Nexus Therapy, where I serve adolescents, adults, and families in Pearland.TX and surrounding areas. My client populations includes individuals and families dealing with complex trauma and PTSD, survivors of neglect and sexual abuse, grief, and attachment disorders. I am also a Certified EMDR Therapist and Certified Energy Healing Practitioner for trauma treatment in my belief of holistically addressing trauma and grief. I provide trauma informed trainings and consultation to assist agencies, schools, and trauma professionals in enhancing their trauma informed best practices.

Is this all there is to life? Feeling overwhelmed by life or conflict in important relationships? Sadness that you can't seem to overcome? Concern for your or a loved ones substance use? Life can be hard and it can be helpful to talk to a professional in a safe and non-judgemental environment. I work you and your challenges to identify strengths so you can achieve your personal goals. Whether in crisis or wish to improve any aspect of your life , I will assist you in identifying and improving your coping skills to strengthen your resilience, discover your potential and enhance your personal journey.

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Has your life not been going the way you planned? Perhaps the Covid-19 pandemic created new problems or dragged up unresolved issues. You may have spent countless hours on social media searching for relief for your loneliness, sadness, anger, shame and anxiety only to realize how easy it is to be influenced by false profiles, false information and alternative versions of reality. Even if you are not alone, perhaps you are feeling isolated because you are struggling in your marriage or other relationships and are wishing that you had better communication, emotional connection and intimacy. There is a way out of your pain and sufferin

Betrayal or Brink of Divorce? If people were to observe you from across the room, they might look at you and think everything was perfect. After all, you look pleasant and normal enough. What they wouldn't know by looking at you is that you're managing to hide the confusion, grief, heartbreak, and despair that someone who is experiencing the unraveling of a marriage would understand. Yes, you put up a good front because you have to, but the truth is that you're in the midst of dealing with what is perhaps the biggest disappointment of your life.

I am committed to providing life changing solutions to my clients in an engaging, respectful, and supportive manner. Whether seeking assistance in coping with depression, anxiety, addiction, marital issues or grief and loss, the decision to seek psychotherapy is an important step on the path of meaningful change. I am trained and experienced in the use of several effective therapeutic techniques and am committed to tailoring my approach to each client's unique needs. My therapeutic style is centered in mutual collaboration, honest and open communication, and pragmatic approaches to dealing with issues.